Horticultural Manager (Garden Centre)
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: From £29,000 flexible for the right candidate DOE
Hours: 37.5 per week, rota basis alternate weekends
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established, family‑run garden centre as a Horticultural Manager, leading a busy and diverse plant area within a premium retail environment where quality and customer experience are at the heart of the business.
The centre has built a strong reputation for high standards across horticulture and retail, supported by an experienced leadership team and a collaborative buying structure. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on horticultural professional to take ownership of a key department and make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing the day‑to‑day running of the plant area, ensuring high standards across all categories
* Overseeing a broad range of stock, including hardy plants, bedding, and houseplants
* Taking responsibility for ordering across plant categories, working with central buying teams and allocations
* Leading and supporting a small team to deliver strong operational and retail standards
* Driving excellent visual merchandising and maintaining high‑quality plant displays
* Managing stock flow, including unloading deliveries, booking in stock, and merchandising
* Overseeing additional product areas such as compost, aggregates, and landscaping materials
* Working closely with the wider management team to ensure a consistent and high‑performing department
What we’re looking for
* Previous experience in a horticultural retail environment at Supervisor or Manager level
* Strong plant knowledge across a range of categories, including hardy and seasonal plants
* A hands‑on approach with the ability to lead from the front in a physical retail environment
* Experience in stock management, ordering, and working with deliveries
* A team‑focused individual with strong communication and leadership skills
* Passion for horticulture and delivering excellent retail standards
* Flexibility to work weekends and peak seasonal periods
* Ability to commute to the Cheltenham site
Why join
* Join a respected, family‑run garden centre group with a strong reputation for quality plants and retail excellence
* Work within a supportive leadership team with experienced managers on site
* Be part of a collaborative business with centralised buying support
* Opportunity to take ownership of a key department and develop your career further
* Competitive salary with ongoing pay reviews and a benefits package including staff discounts, pension, and free parking
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